Malibu Boats M235 2019, Owner'S Manual

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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 133
The ½” drain plug can be accessed outside the boat, directly under
the swim platform on the center back of the transom. The T-handle
can be accessed inside the boat through the center access. Be
certain to read the above information regarding
SECURELY installing
drain plugs prior to all outings.
The transom plug is located in the center of the transom at the
bottom edge.
The bilge system plugs
should be removed at the
conclusion of any boating
outing in which the boat is
removed from water. This assists in the draining process.
Malibu recommends keeping the handles stored in a des-
ignated storage compartment on a routine basis so that
they are always easy to locate prior to the next outing.
Never launch a boat without ALL the drain plugs rein-
stalled; this should be part of the routine checks prior to
launching the boat into the water. Failure to reinstall the
drain plugs will result in water entering the bilge system
and can sink the boat.
Automatic bilge systems
require a small amount of
electrical charge, which is
drained from the battery or
batteries on-board. Eventually, the battery could become
fully discharged, which means that the automatic bilge
will no longer work. If the boat is left in a body of water
during this period and water continues to enter the bilge
system, water is not drained. This could lead to damage
to components in the bilge and potentially to the rest of
the boat. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
Therefore, if a boat will be left unattended for a period
of time, owners/operators should make regular checks of
the system to ensure that the battery retains a charge.
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